Femi Akinyemi

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Franck Kayombo

Franck Kayombo and RIJEC RDC: Promoting autonomous and solidarity-based Congolese youth

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Olanrewaju Alaka

PR expert, Olanrewaju Alaka, honoured with Global Relevance Award at LWB 2026

By Femi Akinyemi
Crest Africa unveils top 50 African entrepreneurs defining the continent's future in 2026 Crest Africa has officially unveiled Crest Africa's Top 50 African Entrepreneurs Defining the Continent's Future in 2026, recognising founders, innovators and business leaders whose enterprises are contributing to economic growth, job creation, innovation and development across Africa, with the list officially released on August 11, 2026. The recognition continues Crest Africa's commitment to celebrating African excellence and increasing the visibility of individuals whose work is creating measurable impact. It follows the platform's 2025 recognition initiatives, including Leaders Shaping Africa 2025, Top 50 Voices in African Tech 2025, and Power 100: The UK's Most Influential African Entrepreneurs. Together, these initiatives have allowed Crest Africa to document individuals contributing to the continent's progress across leadership, technology, business and entrepreneurship. This year's list turns attention to entrepreneurs building enterprises that address challenges, create opportunities and contribute to Africa's development across sectors. The fifty honourees reflect the breadth of entrepreneurship emerging across the continent, where founders are combining industry knowledge, innovation and leadership to build businesses capable of creating both economic and social value. Among those recognised is Uzoma Onwudinjo, Founder and Executive Director of the Global Centre for Executive Excellence and Founder of Iconium Consulting Agency. Her work in executive education and institutional development has contributed to the professional development of more than 1,000 executives, including ministers, federal commissioners, legislators, senior public sector leaders and heads of courts. Her executive programmes have also extended across the United Kingdom, France, Morocco, Rwanda and the United Arab Emirates. Also featured is Margaret Obasi, Founder and CEO of Maziza, a Nigerian food manufacturing company transforming indigenous African crops into functional foods focused on the prevention and management of diabetes and other non communicable diseases. A clinical nutritionist with previous leadership experience at Nestlé, Obasi combines nutrition science, food innovation, sustainable manufacturing and agricultural value addition while creating opportunities for local producers. Technology and the future of work are represented by Samuel Aleonomoh, Founder and CEO of RolepilotAI. The software engineer is developing an AI powered career platform focused on digital skills development, career readiness and access to employment opportunities for African professionals, with a broader vision of equipping millions of Africans for the changing world of work. In healthcare, Sampson Agboola, Founder and CEO of imisi HealthCARE LTD, is building AI driven healthcare infrastructure designed to support governments, insurers, healthcare providers and employers in delivering more connected and data driven healthcare. The company has also co created Confam Health, an NHIA compliant micro health insurance product focused on expanding affordable health coverage to underserved Nigerians. The creative economy is represented by Rhoda Ogbeide, Founder of Lhaude Africa, whose work supports creative entrepreneurs through education, community and global trade. Her work has also included intercultural trade projects connecting Nigeria with markets including China, the United States and India. Across the full list are entrepreneurs working in artificial intelligence, agriculture, education, healthcare, climate innovation, real estate, cybersecurity, logistics, media, fashion, professional services and other areas of enterprise. Their businesses demonstrate the different ways entrepreneurship is influencing Africa's development, from strengthening local industries and creating employment to expanding access to services and developing solutions for communities. Crest Africa's Top 50 African Entrepreneurs Defining the Continent's Future in 2026 goes beyond commercial success to recognise entrepreneurs creating employment, solving real world challenges, strengthening industries, attracting opportunities and building businesses with the potential to leave a lasting mark on Africa. Through the recognition, Crest Africa also seeks to bring greater attention to the stories behind these enterprises and provide a platform where entrepreneurial achievement can inspire collaboration, visibility and the next generation of African founders. Crest Africa

Crest Africa unveils top 50 African entrepreneurs defining the continent’s future in 2026

By Femi Akinyemi
Tinubu and Adeleke

‘Tinubu congratulated Adeleke last night’ — Olajengbesi

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Salisu Yusuf

ICYMI: Shooting Stars appoint Salisu Yusuf ahead of new NPFL season

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IHS Nigeria

IHS Nigeria, Osun govt begin capacity training for 209 teachers

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Premier League

What to know about new Premier League rules for 2026-27 season

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NFF sets up committee to probe Super Falcons’ World Cup failure

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Olufunke Eunice Ola-Davies

PCVSN election: Prof Ola-Davies emerges Deputy Provost

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Stakeholders demand credible elections, urge Nigerians to shun violence

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BBYDI stakeholders

Osun guber: Stakeholders adopt code against attacks on women, AI deepfakes

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Todd Blanche, US attorney general

Trump’s ex-lawyer, Todd Blanche, confirmed as US attorney general

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Osun account freeze: Group faults Tinubu’s directive to EFCC

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Built in Lagos, works everywhere: Afterwordmail brings message correction to any inbox

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Enugu: Security operatives rescue abducted church victim, search for two others

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AI

How businesses can become easier to find through AI search

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NSE abeokuta

NSE Abeokuta branch celebrates legacy, honours past leaders

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NSE branch chairman bags collective advocacy citation award

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Art

Drumming for Peace unites culture, art and community in Ede

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FULL LIST: Nigerians, Ghanaians among 175 World Cup visitors seeking asylum in Canada

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